New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 46

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

Rapid7 has appointed Soumi Mukherjee as ANZ Sales Director to drive regional growth and help organisations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.

ŌURA's revamped app in Australia and New Zealand now offers advanced stress tracking and enhanced cycle insights, empowering personalised, proactive health management.

Echo Technology will host Wellington's first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.

Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards, a real-time loyalty platform enabling retailers to deliver personalised discounts instantly at checkout, boosting customer engagement.

New Zealand's 'Earn As You Learn' scheme, boosting skills and retention, expands nationally after a Waikato pilot showed 90% completion in manufacturing training.

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.

A Rimini Street study finds 83% of SAP users confused by migration policies, wary of costly cloud bundles, seeking control and multi-vendor ERP options.

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.

The REID Wellness Programmeme uses digital check-ins to support student mental health, aiming for nationwide access across New Zealand schools.

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

Cybersecurity breaches rose 8% in 2025, with risky behaviours and AI misuse driving threats in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, says new survey.

NSL offers the Shure IntelliMix Room Kit IMXRK30, a complete, scalable AV conferencing solution designed for seamless hybrid meetings in any workspace.

Aldi was crowned Supermarket Retailer and Brand of the Year at the 2025 Real Media Awards for its creative, multi-channel Christmas campaign.